German Chocolate Cake

This is the only German Chocolate Cake recipe you’ll ever need, I dare say it’s perfect in every way! The cake is deliciously rich and chocolatey and it’s covered with that irresistible sweet and sticky, coconut pecan topping we all crave.

The Best German Chocolate Cake Recipe!

I love when holidays draw closer because that means there’s definitely going to be some amazing desserts around! Amazing desserts like this German Chocolate Cake!

All we need in life is chocolate cake, right? :) Chocolate cake has a way to my heart and whomever discovered chocolate is my hero.

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Truly though, this German Chocolate Cake is one of those desserts that’s so good it should become a tradition in your home for a yearly holiday like a birthday, Easter or Mother’s Day.

German Chocolate Cake

This is the BEST German Chocolate Cake! It's perfectly rich and chocolatey and no one can resist that sweet and sticky coconut pecan topping. A delicious cake for any occasion!

Course:
Dessert

Cuisine:
American

Keyword:
German Chocolate Cake

Prep Time:20minutes

Cook Time:45minutes

Total Time:3hours5minutes

Servings:14

Calories:578kcal

Author:Jaclyn

Ingredients

2cups (248g)all-purpose flour(spoon and level to measure)

2cups (400g)granulated sugar

3/4cup (68g)unsweetened cocoa powder

2tspbaking powder

1 1/2tspbaking soda

1tspsalt

1cup (236)whole milk

2large eggs

2tspvanilla extract

1/2cup (120ml)canola oil or melted coconut oil

1cup (235ml)boiling water

Coconut Pecan Frosting

4large egg yolks

1 1/4cups (295ml)evaporated milk

1 1/2cups (300g)granulated sugar

1/2cup (113g)salted butter,softened

1 1/2tspvanilla extract

2cups (172g)sweetened flaked coconut

1cup (106g)chopped pecans,toasted

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter 2 9-inch round cake pans then line bottom with a round of parchment paper. Butter parchment then dust pans lightly with cocoa powder or flour and shake out excess. Set aside.

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24 comments

Angela: Just made this tonight for my girlfriend who requested German chocolate for her birthday. While I personally dont like German chocolate it was fun to make and I would say it turned out well! She loves it and it is very moist and chocolatey. Thanks for the recipe! November 29, 2018 at 12:56amReply

Deanie: I made this cake for my husband’s 60th birthday and it is amazing! September 21, 2018 at 11:23amReply

Pat Sulek: Hey!
Is not your cake.The Hershey Cocoa Cake?
It is the exact recipe on he can of Hersheys Cocoa tin.
Was it slightly adapted or one of the same?
Just curious.
Thanks for the frosting recipe. June 17, 2018 at 4:17amReply

Jaclyn: Hi Pat this is actually a recipe from the cookbook mentioned here so I’m not sure. Either way it’s a delicious cake :). June 17, 2018 at 3:40pmReply

Alexis: Can I use vegetable oil instead of canola oil? April 11, 2018 at 6:31pmReply

Connie Siebold: Oh my goodness I just made this cake for my husband. German chocolate cake is his absolute favorite cake. He just told me this is the best cake he has EVER eaten! And I would agree. I was worried because the batter seemed very runny. Not thick like a cake mix. But it turned out perfect! It was moist and chocolatey. I’ll be making this from now on. Birthdays, Easter, Valentine’s day! February 13, 2018 at 9:26pmReply

Jaclyn: Yay! So glad you both enjoyed it Connie! February 16, 2018 at 9:46amReply

Jo: Absolutely delicious! And ingredients I already had on hand. Normally I’ve had to do some special grocery shopping to make a German Chocolate cake. Family loved it and will definitely make again February 3, 2018 at 10:52pmReply

Jaclyn: So glad to hear it! Thanks Jo! February 5, 2018 at 12:55pmReply

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